PARIS, 27 Nov. - (ANA) - The OECD Digital Economy Outlook 2020 examines trends and analyses emerging opportunities and challenges in the digital economy. It highlights how OECD countries and partner economies are taking advantage of information and communication technologies (ICTs) and the Internet to meet their public policy objectives. Through comparative evidence, it informs policy makers of regulatory practices and policy options to help maximise the potential of the digital economy as a driver for innovation and inclusive growth. 

 

This third edition of the OECD Digital Economy Outlook provides a holistic overview of converging trends, policy developments and data on both the supply and demand sides of the digital economy. It illustrates how the digital transformation is affecting economies and societies. Finally, it provides a special focus on how the COVID-19 pandemic is amplifying opportunities and challenges from the digital transformation.

 

Five key messages from OECD's Digital Economy Outlook 2020.

 

- The COVID-19 pandemic has amplified all aspects of the digital transformation, and digital tools have enabled many economies to avoid a complete standstill during shutdowns.

 

- Governments are increasingly putting the digital transformation front and centre of national policy agendas.

 

- Connectivity continues to improve in OECD countries, but important digital divides remain – across and within countries, industries and demographics. 

 

- COVID-19 has raised the bar for what is considered “acceptable” connectivity, and the crisis may open new divides – now is the time to step up and do more. 

 

- Big data create new opportunities for businesses and consumers, and new challenges for security and privacy.  - (ANA) -

 

For the full report, visit: http://www.oecd.org/publications/oecd-digital-economy-outlook-2020-bb167041-en.htm?utm_source=Adestra&utm_medium=email&utm_content=deo-report&utm_campaign=What%27s%20New%20-%2027%20Nov%202020&utm_term=pac

 

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